Hidden Difficulty

She had never thought about accepting a disciple. She asked Xiao Jin to be in charge of Xinlin Gate, which was a place to train capable people from different walks of life, but learning medical skills at Xinlin Gate and being her disciple were just two different things.

If she was going to accept a disciple, that person would be her assistant, working around her. And she did need someone like that.

Li Qing was a great candidate, but he was a skillful doctor who specializes in his own field. If he was just working with her as an assistant, it would be degrading for him.

This doctor was just right for that. He was not good at medical skills, but he had the gift. It was a good choice to take him along. And he was resolute as well.

She had tested him by ignoring him, and yet he still insisted on being her disciple.

If that was the case… she could accept him as a disciple.

Gu Chaoyan nodded. "What is your name?"